ArmInfo. The former commander of the NKR Defense Army, Samvel Babayan, sued the Karabakh police for having de-registered him. This was stated by Babayan in an interview with journalists.He noted that for the last 10 years he had had problems  with his place of residence. "The case is already in court, a session  will take place in Stepenakert on May 23. 

We are now meeting with citizens, preparing for the collection of  signatures. This step of the police is a political persecution in my  regard," Babayan said.When asked whether a change of power is  possible in Artsakh, Babayan said that if the people of Artsakh, just  like the people of Armenia want a change of power, it will happen.  "About 95% of the residents of NKR do not accept the current  government, this is a fact. But will there be a change of government  or not, we will understand after meetings withby the people.  We will  arrange rallies, talk to the people and understand everything. People  are told that if they take a step, they will lose their jobs and will  be intimidated, "concluded Samvel Bababyan.Samvel Babayan has a  problem with the qualification for living in Artsakh for the last 10  years, which is necessary for nomination in the presidential  elections. However, the Constitution of Artsakh makes it possible in  such cases to be put forward in case of collecting 30 thousand  signatures. And Babayan announced his intention to take advantage of  this opportunity. Subsequently, it turned out that he was removed  from the register in Artsakh.  As the Police assured, this was done  at the request of Babayan himself.